House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
2022 Post Implementation Review of the Civil Contingencies Act
29 March 2022 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Michael Ellis Con Northampton North
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Key points
- The 2022 Post Implementation Review of the Civil Contingencies Act has been completed and published.
- The government will conduct impact assessments based on the review's recommendations.
- Further engagement with stakeholders is planned to inform future policy changes.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the completion and publication of the 2022 Post Implementation Review of the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA).
Action requested
The government will conduct impact assessments and engage further with stakeholders to implement recommendations from the review, ensuring future policy changes meet local preparedness needs effectively.
Key facts
- The ‘2022 Post Implementation Review of the Civil Contingencies Act’ has been laid before Parliament.
- The report fulfills the government’s statutory obligation under Regulation 59 of the CCA Regulations 2005.
- Extensive consultations were held with Local Resilience Forums, responder organisations, and Devolved Administrations.
- Four key themes for recommended technical changes are identified: Role of LRFs and Resilience Structures; Assurance and Accountability; Categorisation and Duties on responder organisations; Emergency Powers & Regional Nominated Coordinator.
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